Summer Science Day Camps
Registration for 2010 Summer Science Day Camps begins April 17th, 2010. Space is limited, so register early. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is available by phone, by mail or in person. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 pm – 5 pm and Saturday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please note our registration policy; all camps are subject to minor changes without previous written notice. Scholarship forms available.
Day Camp Program Hours
Half day camps will be from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and are being held at the Missoula International School, 1900 Harrison St, with a shuttle running from the Montana Natural History Center to the Missoula International School at 8:45 am daily. Pick-up is at the Missoula International School at 1:00 pm.
Cost
Half Day Camps: $75/members, $120/non-members
Scholarships are available; please contact our office for details.
MNHC memberships can be purchased for $50 per family.
Click here for information on What to Bring and How to Prepare for Camp!
Ages
Camp themes and content are geared toward students in a specific grade range. This allows our instructors to plan activities that work best for students in those grades. Camps are designed for students entering grade levels noted in the fall of 2010.
Grades K-1
Half Day Camps $75 MNHC Members/$120-Non Members
2010 Summer Camps
Wiggly Worms and Slimy Slugs – June 21 – 25 ***FULL***
Jump into the world of invertebrates! We’ll learn all about invertebrates, insects, metamorphosis, the insect life cycle, and the food web. To do this we’ll spend plenty of time in the field using nets and bug boxes to collect some creepy crawlies. We’ll create an insectarium in our classroom to observe our discoveries!
Habitat Hunt – July 5 – 9
An adventure begins when you walk out your door! Spend the week looking for animal signs, searching for insects, watching for birds and peeking at plants. We’ll learn all about habitats by using the tools of naturalists and following our curiousity and adventurous spirits!
Water Skippers – July 19 – 23
Explore the wonders of our water habitats through stories, creative play and by visiting riverside habitat nearby. Through stories, crafts, and exploration walks, we’ll learn about the plants and animals that like watery homes. We’ll even make a habitat in our classroom to observe some of our aquatic friends!
Art Safari – August 2 – 6 ***FULL***
We’ll explore the natural world around us while trying out a variety of art mediums such as colored pencils, water colors, clay, and collage to create our own works of art! We’ll host an art show for parents at the end of the week to show off our discoveries and creations.
Program Registration Policy
2010 registration is confirmed ONLY when a $50 non-refundable deposit (per camp, per child) is received with an enclosed registration and emergency release form. Space will not be guaranteed without the $50 non-refundable deposit.
Full payment is expected two weeks prior to the start of the camp unless prior arrangements have been made.
Registration fee (minus $50 deposit) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made by 5:00 pm the Tuesday before the start of the camp. Withdrawals after this deadline forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are non-refundable and must be paid at time of initial registration.
